A merchant named Dale stumbles across a strange item through a forest one day. Puzzled by its appearance and peculiarity he is unaware of its true nature.
Though that very nature will result in many of the powers that be, to seek any way to obtain it, whether out of greed, intrigue, or hatred. This story is a tale of his ordeals in keeping his life from the transgressions his discovery has wrought.... more>>

(As a relatively new writer, any criticism and advice are appreciated. I'll be updating this every so often though it won't be often as it is not one of my main novels. That is all.) <<less

Once the terrifying God of Death, Charax has retired and just wants to spend his final decades in peace as he fades away. His idyllic existence gets disrupted, however, when his ex leaves a Chosen One on his doorstep. Now with a child to raise, Charax has found his world turned upside down, and it's all he can do to find a moment's peace.... more>>

All rights reserved. This work is not authorized to be used in AI, LLM, or other similar software, programs, etc. (including but not limited to Chat GPT, Google Bard, Apple's undisclosed AI language model, and any future corporate entities producing such AI), for training datasets, prompts, inputs, or in any other capacity used in such programs. <<less

After defeating the Demon King, all I want is to live a peaceful life. A normal life... Although it's harder than I thought. My dream... more>> is to have a girlfriend and friends. If I can fulfill one of those dreams, I'll die happy. One day, I killed a group of bandits and rescued a sex slave. I turned her into a vampire and gave her a new life. "You'll be happy again, I promise you!" <<less

A quick note before the synopsis: This story is not written in the style of a novel. I've seen the style being compared to a DnD campaign so if that's not something you would enjoy reading, you probably will not like this story.... more>>

EDIT: As of Chapter 639, I changed the writing style. It's much closer to standard writing now. I'm not sure if I will go back and update all previous chapters to the new style. It would take a lot of time and I would rather spend that time writing new ones instead of changing old ones.

Also, I write this story for my friends to read and Scribble Hub is a convenient place for them to read it instead of me sending them the individual documents for every chapter. So, you can read it, or don't. It doesn't matter to me. As long as I enjoy writing it and my friends enjoy reading it, that's all that matters to me. This story was never originally going to see any kind of public release. Now for the synopsis.

BTS 1 Synopsis:
118 years ago, Earth was ravaged by a major war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Now, a young man named Zeth, who has just discovered he has magic abilities, finds himself faced with helping Heaven to prevent another invasion of Earth by Hell. Zeth and his new friends must journey through the world, different dimensions, and the divine realm to put a stop to the threats that face the world and perhaps answer the biggest question of all, what caused the conflict between Heaven and Hell in the first place? This is a journey that must go beyond the stars!

BTS 2 synopsis down at the bottom.

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Beyond The Stars is a story inspired by battle shonen mangas (as well as my enjoyment of romance) but is darker than shonen stories usually are. I began writing it in November 2014 and the story is still ongoing to this day. The story is fully planned out so nothing I add is done as I go. The only exception is the moment to moment parts of fights. Consider this story a "word manga" as I write this story like it would be an actual manga.

Also I love the use of foreshadowing so always keep an eye out for anything that looks like foreshadowing.

I do make use of Scribble Hub's Glossary feature where I will put the list of arcs (and chapter numbers in those arcs) as well as a list of characters and their descriptions. Currently, it only has characters that have been drawn but soon I'm going to take some time to add all of the characters.

Created and Written By: DarkLegend64
Art By: CodeMonkPunk
Edited By: DarkLegend64 and CrisCross92

BTS 2 Synopsis: (Chapter 575 and onward)

Following the defeat of the Dark Goddess and peace returning to Earth, the threat of the abyss begins to loom. Zeth, Sasha, and the other heroes must travel to other planets in the galaxy as well as the Divine World itself to find a way to stop it, or else lose the entire galaxy to the abyss. <<less

Many gates are littered over the planet Gaia, These gates are connected to other worlds where long lost civilizations once flourished.... more>>

The Individuals of the many races that exist on Gaia enter these gates with the hopes of acquiring power, fame and riches. These people are called explorers.

Our main character Embarks on a journey to become on of those esteemed explorers, But in the process would discover the true nature and origins of what lay behind these gates.

I do not own this cover, all rights reserved to the respective artist. If the owner request removal please dm me or email me at [email protected] <<less

(Disclaimer: I use adult and smut tags; however, I do not encourage the things I write about. Any resemblance to the real world is a complete coincidence unless I say otherwise. Do not ever forget this is a work of fiction. Don't attempt to recreate/replicate anything you read, please.)... more>>

The system the protagonist has isn’t really a system… it more or less just tells him what powers he has and how good he is at using them… and nothing else… I’m thinking about having it add some bonuses or something to them so there is that. That means no quests, no stat points, no system admin, no level, no quantity of, I dunno mana or something, and no cosmic entity that is using the system to control him.

MC is born as Peter Parker… welp let’s see how this goes.

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“I did not quit, they QUIT on ME.”

Silence met the man.

“Kill your pride and turn your fear into a weapon… let your emotions rage, but not control you, then will you see… the world can only hurt us as much as we let it. A man with nothing to loose @&$#^* is the scariest thing you will ever face… or become.”

This is the race of death or prosperity. A race between one man who has already lost everything once. A man, who would do anything, to achieve his goals.

I warn you dear readers, don’t fall in love too easily… Harsh and unpredictable is reality, because it always has a way of out doing fiction… after all, fiction is based on reality. <<less

Gates have appeared all over the planet where other beings from different worlds came out and causes havoc upon the Earth, at the same time. A portion of humanity is given the power of the 'System' where the awakened individuals are able to possess and cultivate their supernatural abilities called skills. ... more>>

Initially. The world struggled and almost went into an apocalyptic era had not these individuals, now called players helped.

Adrian, Jealous of his brothers being powerful Players was then chosen to become one after many years of waiting.

The power that's given to him was simple. Pay to Win!

If there are errors or mistakes, please kindly tell me. I'm also open to suggestions. <<less

In a world of modern-day magic, evil threatens the student body at Swinescar College of Invocation and Alchemy. As Abel prepares to become a full-fledged... more>> mage, an ancient god threatens the balance of the world; and the rising of an old cult will push things even further toward ruin. Will the students of Swinescar be able to overcome these threats, and restore balance to the world, or will all be lost at the hands of powers greater than anyone could ever imagine? <<less

"Finish this world's fairy tail as we see fit and receive your redemption.
If you choose to return to your world, author.
And if you fail, prepare to perish with it", 
is the contract forced onto you by the omnipotent voice. ... more>>

Trapped within south-indian fantasy and grimdark reality. If not careful, your brain can turn mush.

When tricked into serving the biddings of primordial pantheons, you find it hardcore to live through as a normal office lady.

While trying to outlive heathens & heretics, heroes & hypocrites, mad scientists & mage.
You are tasked with grand cosmic conspiracies and world order.

But will you manage to hold on to your morality and motherly love?

The corrupt creatures may be mistakenly exiled by the pantheons of the cosmic void.
Yet, they claim you are destined to play your part.

And as you are being abducted into the world, filled with cosmic horrors and corrupt creatures.
You chime in a slightly important detail under your breath.

"Sir? About that...I think you got the wrong lady. That's my wife !"

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Sacrificed as a child along with her family by demonic cultists, Reimia lives out a cycle of tragedy, survival, and revenge.... more>>

On her path to revenge, Rei fails over and over, dying to then be reborn in different times and places, gaining allies and advantages with each cycle... Only to lose them to the cruelty of time. Because all things die... Except her and the man who started it all.

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- What to expect:
- Shadowbane is a long story about revenge.
- Reimia is very weak at the start.
- First person POV. I know some people don't like this, so here is your warning.
- Long chapters. Average 4-6k words, with some being close to 7k.
- New writer, figuring it out as I go. Hopefully I'm able to entertain you! <<less

What use is omnipotence if you are alone?... more>>

Aleph had slain the demon God, but not
before his world was destroyed. Such an amazing feat paved the way to his apotheosis, but his heart had long since died. He spent the following millenia grieving the loss of his dear comrades, creating a monument to their heroism.

This earned him the sympathy of the Overgod. He was given the chance to start over in a different world, to live out the rest of his days in peace.

Now Aleph walks a new world, one with fantastic beasts and new powers he had never heard of. He had resolved to live a quiet life, but when rumblings of a demon lord reached his ears, old wounds started to reopen, and scars he had long forgotten began to ache. Thus begins his crusade, his human heart beating once again.

Follow Aleph's search for redemption, forgiveness, and humanity as he staves off the darkness. Will the lessons from his previous life help him in this one, or will the darkness prove too much to bear? Find out in God of Nothing.

Update: 4/2/24
Been writing this to completion for a while. Daily uploads til the story is done. <<less

Roman Miller, once a rising star of the mixed martial arts world, disappeared from the public spotlight following a controversial loss. A year later, he's ready to step foot in the ring once more, but on the night of his little-anticipated fight calamity befalls the entire galaxy. ... more>>

Unfathomable beings of cruel and capricious fancy claim the stars now belong to them; for their eternal entertainment, the survivors are forced to partake in a battle royale, governed by a system designed to drive them mad.

Roman's not happy about it, but he may be better suited for this new world than the old one. He's not unfamiliar with his every move being watched by judging eyes, even if these eldritch horrors have more than he's used to.

What to expect:

- daily release

- strong antihero single POV/MC with some interludes, not completely OP or lucky

- medium-paced progression

- sys apoc w/ cosmic horror, body horror, litrpg and some cultivation elements, some minor dark comedy

- will feature some dungeon delving

Note: will stay one chappie ahead on RR, though SH may be a better site for this kind of story <<less

I died, I suppose. And now, I am in hell, living a second life as one of the demons.... more>>

Or that is what it seems has happened, anyway. The dark elves are a subterranean race, who have a dark ritual in which one of their children have their soul spliced and merged together in a Frankenstein manner with the powerful earth-elemental spirits known as gnomes. I was one such child, and I was born in this life retaining the memories of both my previous lives.

And now I must survive in this hell in which my entire society expects me, a normal teen boy in my previous life and a lowly gnome wandering the Agarath in my other, to be some form of slaughtering warrior for their dark and war-crazed society.

In this hopeless situation, the only ray of light that shines is the promise. There are others like me. I am not the only one who retained memories of my previous life on Earth, and I must find them so I can escape this dark fate.

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This is a parallel series to my Key to the Void series. You do not need to read Key to the Void to follow this series, but they do take place in the same world and at the same time period, and reading both series will help the reader have a more complete understanding of the bigger picture behind the scenes that is unfolding between the two stories.

TL;DR The central plot of either series can be easily enjoyed alone, but those who want to dig deep into the lore should absolutely read both. <<less

The new cosmic tree has been planted.... more>>

‘True was the cosmic tree beacon to protect and champion all the beauty of the stars. I know some will call me naïve, but I sincerely believe in that light.’

Unfortunately, not everyone likes omnipresent walking nukes playing bodyguards to humpback whales and starry-eyed kids with dreams to cure cancer. Facing the possibility of challenges, scum and villains from across the Astral Sea decide it is now or never to pave their brutal reign.

With the peaceful illusion out the windows, chaos inevitably knocked on the door.

Caught in the crossfire of the multiversal crisis, the Earth is shoved up the Astral Sea to meet its new neighbors—a grim escalator to a time bomb.

Considering this escalation, True's response is simple: first train the two schmucks from the planet Earth and build the taskforce to forklift those scums and villains down the comical mass grave.

One way or another—be it Earth’s prided capitalism, fusion-powered satellite laser, or their homegrown outer gods — the Order of True shall prove good is not toothless

The Multiapocalypse has begun. <<less

Seth is transported into a world of Chaos and Order. Blessed with the Blood mage and Shepherd classes on his first day. He's soon swept into a prophecy to lead the Satyrs to new pastures. But the path is long and treacherous and Seth must protect them from beasts, daemons and worst of all, his fellow man. Slavers, that wish only to take his tribe and profit from their suffering. With his flock of tamed monsters to help him and the blessings of a Goddess, he might just make it.... more>>

The Unusual Shepherd is a ferocious struggle through a sadistic fantasy world. Light on the stats, no Harem, slow burn progression with a three book story arc planned out.

This is my first time writing so any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
If you would like to show some love and support my writing, then check out my Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/Chaperone

Published on Royal Road, Scribblehub and Ritoria.
© Chaperone 2022 <<less

In a world where hunters dedicate their lives to eliminating supernatural creatures, our protagonist is eager to join their esteemed ranks. However, his awakening of latent hunter abilities takes an unexpected turn, leaving him with a seemingly useless power. Dismissed as an F rank outcast, Ray Obsidian is determined to defy the odds and strive for greatness. Follow his relentless pursuit as he navigates a world where strength and purpose intertwine.... more>>

Check in for a new chapter every Wednesday! For early release chapters, go to my Patreon: patreon.com/RuyaDuppy <<less

Corrupted. Monsters born from nightmares and the extremes of the human psyche, bearing anomalous properties and powers beyond imagination. Despairs manifest and weave creatures from the void, straight from the hearts and minds of the collective. From those created by anguish and trauma becoming hellbent on bloodshed, to the fluffiest stuffed teddy bears that will fight tooth and nail to protect its owners.... more>>

One thing is abundantly clear. The Corrupted are as useful as they are dangerous. Cute as they are deadly. Happy as they are sad.

The Corrupted Codex seeks to store it all in one unified place to better understand these creatures. Whether they're kept in deep underground facilities called the Sites, out in the wild, living amongst the populace, or Archived into books matters not as long as they are recorded within the ultimate monster encyclopedia.

Will you come try your hand to find a Corrupted you like?

You do have Clearance Level 1 access, don't you?

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All Corrupted known and seen throughout ALL connected stories will be stored here. Additional information regarding terminology, partnered Ateliers and forces such as the Anomaly Recovery Unit will also be included in the Codex.

Shares the same universe as Nexus Awakened, Facility Awakened and Monster Awakened.

Join the Discord Server here! https://discord.gg/CkJkKEQrVy <<less

Maxwell, the last knight of his fallen kingdom, wanders the land slaying demons. His only companion a mysterious woman only he can see.... more>>

Goal: 1 chapter every month to month and a half
This story is also on Substack: https://randomrecluse.substack.com/ and RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77469/the-wandering-knight <<less

Dear Readers,... more>>

I am reaching out to provide an important update regarding my novel, "Where To Reach." After thorough reflection, I have decided to embark on a significant restructuring of the story. This decision arises from my concerns about the current narrative's sluggish pace, disrupted pacing, and the lack of meaningful involvement of the main character. As part of this process, I may also consider more substantial changes, such as redesigning the main character, even changing the title or eliminating certain locations from the storyline. But roughly everything should stay the same. I have always struggled with beginning a story so I assure you this is a one off occurrence. Because of this I shall be also deleting everything here and reuploading it as another novel on my profile. When i have the title written I will post it under announcements and leave this novel up for a few more weeks before taking it down. <<less

My most up to date for book 1 is on Google drive with those link.... more>>

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14zXDGbUuSGjXrEr76sg7xrv9_H4PR3bNYlSp5a1Yhbo/edit?usp=drivesdk

Johnny had won the most recent championship and was thinking of calling it quits after the current season. That all changed when he was given an opportunity to use his skills. Testing a new prototype vehicle for a virtual test realm for Banzai Bangers. Unfortunately, things wouldn’t go to plan.

Johnny ends up trapped in another world. With no way to get home. He is at the mercy of this new world. That is until he is saved by the mysterious Radiant Alliance. With their help and his AI assistant. Johnny will face a new threat at every literal turn. Whether it be portals, rift eaters, or old rivals. He will need help anywhere he can get it. If he hopes to succeed in defeating the ultimate evil of the Loathing One.

Follow Johnny as he fights, races, and destroys his way across the universe. As he attempts to thwart the plans of the Loathing One from getting more powerful.

My story is based of a few games and things i like. The game references are from destruction derby arenas. Demolition derbies.

AUTHORS NOTE. I am still working on tweaking my book. Chapter 3 has an idea i still need to work out. Also, my grammar is rough. Right now i am in the stages of just making the story flow.

Currently, I am having my story beta read. If anyone can give me feedback. i'd appreciate it. Working on rewriting chapter 1 into two chapters. <<less

“Bring Hell From The Heavens, For The Throne Of Volk” -motto of the Volk First Royal Airborne as of M31.004... more>>

The Volk System is mired in conflict as embers from the Burning of Prospero make their way to its relative sanctuary. A humble standard bearer risks their life to accomplish an impossible task and is rewarded with lifetime service to the Crown of Volk and its soon-to-be wearer, one Freya Foxway. It's a long way to have come for an orphan raised by the proprietor of a bar in the seedier parts of Sokarin, but the gods' favour is always earned and this soldier will not yet reach Valhalla. After all, they still have work to do.

While this is fanfiction for Warhammer 40k/Warhammer: the Horus Heresy (it’s a whole thing ask about it at your own risk), I like to think that prior knowledge of the universe is not required for full enjoyment. If you'd like to learn more about something I mention ask about it in the comments!

Note for Warhammer nerds: this fic does take place during the Horus Heresy, however, I have never read any of the books and I do not intend to. If I commit a lore crime, you are welcome to call me out, but note that I am not bound by the cannon. (For example: I will include female space marines. If you don’t like it then please keep that to yourself! Thanks!)

psst, if you're here for the Mecha tag, you gotta wait until chapter seven. <<less

Ava was an ordinary girl until she ended up dying in a miraculous accident, left drifting the void as a soul she was met with nothingness until some mystery being decided to intervene and grant her a second chance at life.... more>>

Only this second chance did not involve her being reborn as human, instead she ended up as an elf and her rebirth involved being dragged into a world of fantastical beings, magic, immortals, magical beasts, and a world far greater than she could ever imagine.

She will have to rise in power quickly, as she would soon found out this world is not for the weak. To defend her new life she will have to become a calamity herself, otherwise she will lose everything. <<less

Thousands of years ago, The Magus Games were founded, and every young magus from various academies was forced to participate in deadly battles, throwing them into the arena of slaughter. Two kingdoms that stood on a large and ancient continent, it is said that the Gropus Continent was a lost continent called the Blue Continent. But it disappeared without a trace, just a legend passed down from generation to generation.
The Magus Games were born from the games of the past that continue to exist in the present and the future. I don't know who started it. Such a terrible game that throws the young Magus into the arena of slaughter. Survive while slaughtering each... more>> other and facing something terrible just to achieve victory.
Morgan Agathias, could that be his name, or is there another name hidden behind a mystery?
Morgan lives in a poor neighborhood in a disadvantaged area. Discrimination and injustice made Morgan want to become the strongest magus and turn his kingdom and birthplace into a peaceful place.
Armed with a genius brain and boundless spirit magic power, but not enough to overcome his weaknesses. Just practicing is not enough, let alone facing the strongest enemies that await him in the future.
No one knows what secrets lie within. Morgan will find out, and he will be caught in a vortex of vengeance that has existed for thousands of years.

(NT : You can find my story on Webnovel or you can see it on Ayazia27 Webnovel, if you want to read the whole story.) <<less

All sixteen-year-old Alicia Crimsonmane wants is to become a mage, to follow in her mother's footsteps, and to be acknowledged once again by her esteemed wizarding kin.... more>>

So, Fate grants her wish. She is now The Child of Miracles, the wielder of the strongest essence in the world of thaumaturgy...

With the consequences her head is the most wanted bounty in the entire realm, and a burden to gather anomalies like herself to save the conflict-ridden magic world from impending doom.

But will she remain unwavering in her conviction, even if it means seeing her innocence clash with the harsh realities she is bound to encounter? Or discovering that her world stores ̶f̶u̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶ far more treacherous truths she never imagines?

Because magic is not just flowers and fireworks after all...

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What to expect in this story:
What to expect in this story:
1. A slow, classic progressive fantasy narrative that focuses not only on the characters but also on the intricacies of magic, spells, and the individuals who practice them.

2. No blue boxes.

3. The main character, while deeply passionate about magic and the mystic arts, struggles with her own inability to wield it. She possesses a vast knowledge of magic trivia and learns to control her anxiety over time in order to prevent her habitual impulsive actions.

4. MC is "Scottish" (inspired) so expect some of the dialects and the foreign terms as part of the world-building. But along the way, the dialect will be reduced along with MC travelling outside her hometown. The translations for these terms will be provided in a dedicated glossary in the first entry. Feel free to share your feedback regarding any terms that may have been overlooked.

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Title: Thaumaturgy
Author: RestuIbu
Art cover: Bajigurr (X)
Tag: Action, Fantasy, Magic, R18 <<less

"The goddess Eleonora has a plan and we do not question the faith."
This simple edict has been passed down Eric's family for generations.
The... more>> descendants of devout acolytes of various deities have all been gifted sight beyond the material plane. Some families can see death's slow approach, other's opportunity as it knocks...
Eric's family, under the guidance of Eleonora, is one of the few bloodlines that can see love about to blossom. But not all love is ordained by the divine and able to exist within her grand design. Some threads of connection must be severed to preserve the greater good. Eric, being a seer born without any true love lines of his own, is given the task of severing every connection that goes against the goddess' wishes, as his blighted line was severed so many years ago.
All is as it should be until a heretic who shares his sight fights back to avenge her own cut line. <<less